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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just an update - I have 2 kids in Whitman taking Hons Algebra 2. One struggles the other usually gets A grades.

Both tanked a test last week - and apparently so did the entirety of their classes.

The reason was none of the concepts on the test had been introduced in class.[/quote]

What's the benefit of taking Honors Algebra 2 vs non-Honors Algebra 2?  Aren't both on the same path to pre-Calc? [/quote]

Honors Alg 2 is weighted (5 pt grade scale) vs regular Alg 2 (4 pt scale) in MCPS. Potential for higher weighted GPA for kids trying to get into competitive colleges. [/quote]

Yes, though colleges can see through this.  A 5 for honors (when AP classes grant a 5 is absurd.)

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I'd rather have my kid take the non-honors class though and get an A rather than a C in the honors class. Really something to think about. My 8th grader is in Honors geometry which is no problem for her and is currently getting an A. Algrebra was a bit harder for her last year so I'm worried about her taking Honors Algebra 2.  Any insights, advice would be appreciated![/quote]

I’m one of the pps whose kid dropped to regular algebra 2, but did so after the deadline to switch without a “withdrawal” showing on the transcript.  My advice would be to either sign up for regular at the outset or to switch before the deadline.  We waited thinking our kid would be able to bring up the grade after the first couple of quizzes did not go very well and obviously now wish we switched sooner.  We are 2 weeks after the switch and my kid is so much happier and got a solid A on his test today…[/quote]

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